The top philosophy scholars active in Mindanao today (as of 2026) are primarily affiliated with universities in the region, such as Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) and Mindanao State University (MSU) campuses. Philosophy in Mindanao often emphasizes social ethics, political philosophy, regional issues (including peacebuilding in the Bangsamoro context), and intersections with Filipino thought. Scholars from MSU campuses (e.g., Marawi and Iligan), where philosophy departments exist, though specific high-profile names are less centralized in national rankings. Faculty like those in Philosophy and Humanities at MSU-IIT and MSU- Main (e.g., Alvert Dalona, Fernando Garingo, and Godiva Eviota-Rivera) contribute to teaching and local philosophical work. Menelito Mansueto (from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology or MSU-IIT), who has written on Mindanao philosophers and engages in social ethics. Another figure with ongoing influence include the late Rolando Gripa...
Envisioned to be the bastion of moral integrity both in the academe and the global community, the Social Ethics Society is the first professional organization of Philosophy teachers, researchers, and graduate students based in the Southern Region of the Philippines. Deeply rooted in the passion for truth and social action, the SES seeks to develop the scholarly output of its members and advance useful knowledge for the betterment of Philippine society and beyond.